Comparison

Soldier Run Special vs Platform Hopper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Soldier Run Special

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撃て!避けろ!突撃だ! 道中様々なギミックがあなたを待ち受ける!? 操作は簡単だがゲームは難しい!

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Platform Hopper

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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.

Screenshots

Soldier Run Special3 screens
Platform Hopper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Platform Hopper at none against Soldier Run Special's shown. Platform Hopper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soldier Run Special ships an update every 3 months, Platform Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Soldier Run Special versus Platform Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoldier Run SpecialPlatform Hopper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasement Apps, Inc.Claremont Computer Network LLC

In-app purchases

None

Soldier Run Special

No in-app purchases

None

Platform Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soldier Run Special free?
Soldier Run Special is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Platform Hopper free?
Platform Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soldier Run Special or Platform Hopper have ads?
Soldier Run Special shows ads; Platform Hopper does not.
Which is updated more often, Soldier Run Special or Platform Hopper?
Soldier Run Special ships an update every 3 months, and Platform Hopper every 3 days. Most recently, Soldier Run Special was updated on October 30, 2026 and Platform Hopper on October 28, 2026.

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